About DTI

Anchored on the Values of Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Competence, Synergy, and Love of Country, and our Mission as the main economic catalyst in enabling innovative, competitive, job-generating, inclusive business, and empowering consumers. These we do in order to achieve our Vision 2028 of “A higher level of competitiveness for the Philippines and 2nd in ASEAN in FDI by 2028.”

Mandate
 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) serves as the primary coordinative, promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of government for the country’s trade, industry, and investment activities. It acts as catalyst for intensified private sector activity to accelerate and sustain economic growth through a comprehensive industrial growth strategy, a progressive and socially responsible liberalization and deregulation program, and policies designed for the expansion and diversification of both domestic and foreign trade.

DTI Philippines aims to achieve a global position for the country’s export sector, develop micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and create a harmonized investment facilitation to identify priority investments. This aligns with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, based on the Marcos administration’s vision towards Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines). A country where Filipinos can thrive in a secure and comfortable environment, with equal opportunities to participate in a globally competitive economy.